Vessel
BALSA 88
IMO 9616034
CargoBuilt 2012Active
5,698
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
7,770
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2012
Year built
Live position & voyage
LIVELoading position…
Shipments over time
bills of lading per monthParticulars
- IMO
- 9616034
- MMSI
- 373279000
- Call sign
- 3FBP3
- Flag
- PA
- Type
- General Cargo
- Length (LOA)
- 106.33 m
- Beam
- 19.2 m
- Home port
- PANAMA
PAOwnership
- Beneficial owner
- —
- Operator
- Hiong Guan Navegacion· Hong Kong
- Technical manager
- Hiong Guan Navegacion
- Commercial manager
- Hiong Guan Navegacion
- Class society
- NK
- Design DWT
- 7,700 t
- Flag
- Panama
- Built
- 2012
Hong KongTimeline
key events over the vessel's life- Dry dock
- Special survey
- Built
Surveys & certificates
dry dock & statutory certificates- Last dry dock
- 25 Apr 2027
- Special survey
- 25 Apr 2027
- IOPP issued
- 13 Apr 2023
- IOPP expires
- 25 Apr 2027
Top importers served
importers this vessel carried forUs Sugar Savannah Refinery Llc
7 shipments
Morton Salt Company
5 shipments
Csc Sugar Llc
5 shipments
American Sugar Refining Inc
4 shipments
Louis Dreyfus Company Sugar Merchandising Llc
3 shipments
Sucden Americas Corp
2 shipments
Asr Group
2 shipments
Chemtrade Solutions Llc
1 shipments
Macys 1304 W Sunset
1 shipments
Shipments carried
recent bills of ladingInspections
recent port state control| Date | Port | Detained | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | New Orleans | No | 0 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Baltimore | No | 0 |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Tampa | No | 3System: 11 - Life Saving Appliances Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 11101 - Lifeboats Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 17 - Rectify Deficiencies Prior To Departure Action Code: A - To The Satisfaction Of RO/RSO Description Of Deficiency: Before The Ship Leaves Port And At All Times During The Voyage, All Life Saving Appliances Shall Be In Working Order And Ready For Immediate Use. PSCO Observed Oil In The Bilge Of The Freefall Lifeboat. After Testing The Engine, 02 Leaks Were Identified On The Oil System. Due Date: 7/20/2025 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 7/21/2025 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: Class Report Received System: 13 - Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 13199 - Other (Machinery) Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 50 - Rectify Deficiencies W/In 30 Days Action Code: A - To The Satisfaction Of RO/RSO Description Of Deficiency: Each Incinerator Shall Be Approved By The Administration Taking Into Account The Standard Specification For Shipboard Incinerators Developed By The Organization. Incinerator Walls Are To Be Protected With Insulated Fire Bricks/Refractory. PSCO Observed Extensive Damage To The Incinerator'S Refractory. Due Date: 8/20/2025 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? No Resolved Date: N/A Resolution Description: N/A System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 07199 - Other (Fire Safety) Cause: Design Flaw Action: 10 - Deficiency Rectified Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: Paint Lockers Shall Be Protected By A Water Spraying Or Sprinkler System. PSCO Observed Cans Stored In The Locker Such That They Would Not Be Protected By The Water Spraying System. Due Date: 7/20/2025 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 7/20/2025 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: N/A |
| 15 May 2023 | Callao | No | 0 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | Kingston | No | 0 |